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Punjab MLA dies after 'accidentally' shooting himself

Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi dies of gunshot wound

Ludhiana: AAP Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi has died of a gunshot wound to his head at his residence in Ludhiana. 

Punjab AAP chief
Punjab AAP chief Aman Arora said the MLA would clean his licensed-pistol everyday. While he was doing so Friday night, it got fired accidentally, leading to his death, Arora further said.

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According to Dynamite News correspondent, the incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Friday at the MLA's residence. 

The police said the bullet pierced MLA's temple and he was rushed to a nearny hospital where he was declared dead.

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Gogi is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. The police said that they are investigating the case. (With Agency Inputs) 

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